★ Kukri Knife | Fade$180.66★ Kukri Knife | Fade
High Demand5,645 listings−13% vs avg
Float pricingFN$153.12
SkinsMonkey$217.60 — site trade price
CS.Money$153.12 — site trade price
TradeIt$254.42 — site trade price
PirateSwap$205.56 — site trade price
Skinflow$141.43 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$226.55 — site trade price
cs.trade— — no trade quote for this item
DMarket$123.88 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-11.9% over 30 daysTrend: -11.9% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $133.00 — the lowest it has been all month.
The Kilowatt Collection
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MW$156Skinswap13% off. 
FN$133
CSFloat10% off. MW$162
Skin.Place9% off. MW$165
Waxpeer8% off. MW$166
Lisskins8% off. MW$166
Skinrave8% off. MW$166TradeIt8% off. MW$166
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About the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade
From the gameIt has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training.
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Kukri Knife — see All Kukri Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade can be unboxed from the Kilowatt Case and Gallery Case. It belongs to The Kilowatt Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade runs from 0.00 to 0.08. With a maximum float of 0.08 every copy is near Factory New. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $180.66. The Factory New copy is down 4.6% over 7 days and down 11.9% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $153.12 (Factory New) to $180.66 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
30 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade first entered the game on Feb 6, 2024, when the Kilowatt Case was released as part of A Call to Arms Update.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade 4.4 out of 5 from 134 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -11.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($153.12–$180.66). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2025, the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade (Factory New) has traded between $148.41 and $784.26. Today's price is 80% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Kukri Knife | Fade
Paint seed matters on this skinFade percentage — how far the gradient has travelled along the knife or gun, and how much purple reaches the far end. It is a deterministic function of seed and weapon, so it is calculated rather than judged, and every weapon has its own achievable range. 100% is the ceiling; on Glock-18 and AWP the scarce direction is a high-purple "full fade" rather than the raw number.
Typical premium: 100% fade typically adds 30-80% over an average copy of the same wear.
Best seeds by fade %
Calculated from the paint seed on the scale Skinport and CSGOSKINS.GG use (worst seed 80%, best 100%). Of 1,001 seeds, 62 reach 99%, 109 reach 98%, 261 reach 95%, and 501 reach 90%.
| Seed | Fade | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| #763 | 100% | 1 of 1,001 |
| #575 | 99.9% | 2 of 1,001 |
| #897 | 99.9% | 3 of 1,001 |
| #636 | 99.9% | 4 of 1,001 |
| #341 | 99.9% | 5 of 1,001 |
| #93 | 99.9% | 6 of 1,001 |
| #403 | 99.9% | 7 of 1,001 |
| #910 | 99.9% | 8 of 1,001 |
| #468 | 99.8% | 9 of 1,001 |
| #326 | 99.8% | 10 of 1,001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Fade design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Kilowatt Collection, obtainable from the Kilowatt Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Kukri Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This is a restricted float skin that can only drop in Factory New or near-FN condition, making all examples relatively clean. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Kilowatt Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is from The Kilowatt Collection (Kilowatt Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.6%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 11.9%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade has averaged $220.23 over the past 60 days, against $266.61 over 90 days, $314.91 over 180 days and $314.12 over 360 days. It currently trades at $180.66, 42.5% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is part of The Kilowatt Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Kilowatt Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Fade design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade price. A full 100% fade (showing the complete color gradient) commands a significant premium over lower fade percentages (e.g., 85% or 90%). The difference can be 20-50% or more. Use a fade checker tool to verify the exact percentage before buying.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Kukri Knife | Fade at $133.00. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
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